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An image synthesis framework for enhanced salmon louse larvae (Lepeophtheirus Salmonis) detection in complex seawater conditions Open

Chao Zhang, Lars Christian Gansel, M.B.M. Bracke, Ricardo da Silva Torres · 2025

Reviewing the Severity of Handling‐Induced Injuries in the <span>LAKSVEL</span> Protocol for Salmon Welfare Open

Lars Helge Stien, N Chris, Angelico Madaro, Jonatan Nilsson, René Alvestad , et al. · 2025

Injuries from lice treatments are ranked as a major cause of mortality and poor welfare for Atlantic salmon in marine net pens. As a result, scoring schemes based on the external appearance of injuries and severity are now frequently used.…

The ethical aspects of tail biting and tail docking Open

Bernice Bovenkerk, M.B.M. Bracke, Anna Valros · 2024

Rapid detection of salmon louse larvae in seawater based on machine learning Open

Chao Zhang, M.B.M. Bracke, Ricardo da Silva Torres, Lars Christian Gansel · 2024

The proliferation of salmon lice is one of the most challenging problems in salmon farming, seriously affecting the welfare of both farmed and wild salmonids. The detection of salmon lice in seawater, especially in the (pre-) infectious st…

Bouwstenen voor een risicobeoordeling dierenwelzijn in de varkensketen : Deskstudie en expertopinie Open

M.B.M. Bracke, Karel de Greef, C. van der Peet-Schwering, M.A. Gerritzen, H.M. Vermeer · 2024

Review: Connecting circularity to animal welfare calls for a ‘novel’ conceptual framework based on integrity Open

M.B.M. Bracke, I.J.M.M. Boumans, H.J. Nijland, E.A.M. Bokkers · 2022

The current food system is not sustainable. Circular agriculture aims to save the environment and produce food sustainably by closing nutrient cycles, possibly without improving animal welfare. This paper proposes a new conceptual framewor…

Feeding food losses and waste to pigs and poultry: Implications for feed quality and production Open

I.J.M.M. Boumans, Marijke Schop, M.B.M. Bracke, I.J.M. de Boer, W.J.J. Gerrits , et al. · 2022

Dairy vs beef production – expert views on welfare of cattle in common food production systems Open

Roi Mandel, M.B.M. Bracke, Christine J Nicol, John Webster, Lorenz Gygax · 2022

Consumers' views and concerns about the welfare of farm animals may play an important role in their decision to consume dairy, meat and/or plants as their primary protein source. As animals are killed prematurely in both dairy and beef ind…

Dairy vs. beef production – expert views on welfare Open

Roi Mandel, M.B.M. Bracke, Christine J Nicol, John Webster, Lorenz Gygax · 2021

Consumers’ views and concerns about the welfare of farm animals may play an important role in their decision to consume dairy, meat and/or plants as their primary protein source. As animals are killed prematurely in both dairy and beef ind…

Review of fitness for transport of pigs Open

Mette S Herskin, M.A. Gerritzen, Michael Marahrens, M.B.M. Bracke, H.A.M. Spoolder · 2021

Soiling of Pig Pens: A Review of Eliminative Behaviour Open

Eleonora Nannoni, A.J.A. Aarnink, H.M. Vermeer, Inonge Reimert, Michaela Fels , et al. · 2020

This is a comprehensive review on the pigs’ normal eliminatory behaviour (i.e., defaecation and urination) and pen soiling. This review is aimed primarily at solving issues with pen soiling in current systems, and ultimately at the future …

Review of climate control and space allowance during transport of pigs Open

M.B.M. Bracke, Mette S. Herskin, Michael Marahrens, M.A. Gerritzen, H.A.M. Spoolder · 2020

Broiler welfare trade-off: A semi-quantitative welfare assessment for optimised welfare improvement based on an expert survey Open

M.B.M. Bracke, P. Koene, Inma Estévez, Andrew Butterworth, I.C. de Jong · 2019

In order to support decision making on how to most effectively improve broiler welfare an innovative expert survey was conducted based on principles derived from semantic modelling. Twenty-seven experts, mainly broiler welfare scientists (…

Expert opinion on metal chains and other indestructible objects as proper enrichment for intensively-farmed pigs Open

M.B.M. Bracke, P. Koene · 2019

EC Directive 2001/93 requires that all pigs have access to proper investigation and manipulation materials. Intensively farmed pigs in Europe are frequently provided with a short metal chain with or without an indestructible object attache…

Animal welfare regulations and practices in 7 (potential) trade-agreement partners of the EU with a focus on laying hens, broilers and pigs : Mexico, Chile, Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand, Turkey and the Philippines Open

M.B.M. Bracke, H.M. Vermeer, R.A. van Emous · 2019

Animal: welfare regulations and practices in 7 (potential) trade-agreement partners of the EU: Mexico, Chile, Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand, Turkey and the Philippines, with a focus on laying hens, broilers and pigs.

A 'meta-analysis' of effects of post-hatch food and water deprivation on development, performance and welfare of chickens Open

I.C. de Jong, Johan van Riel, M.B.M. Bracke, H. van den Brand · 2017

A 'meta-analysis' was performed to determine effects of post-hatch food and water deprivation (PHFWD) on chicken development, performance and welfare (including health). Two types of meta-analysis were performed on peer-reviewed scientific…

Exploration Feeding and Higher Space Allocation Improve Welfare of Growing-Finishing Pigs Open

H.M. Vermeer, N.C.P.M.M. Dirx-Kuijken, M.B.M. Bracke · 2017

Lack of environmental enrichment and high stocking densities in growing-finishing pigs can lead to adverse social behaviors directed to pen mates, resulting in skin lesions, lameness, and tail biting. The objective of the study was to impr…

Pikkerij bij kalkoenen : een stap terug naar het natuurlijk gedrag en soortspecifieke eigenschappen Open

T.G.C.M. van Niekerk, M.B.M. Bracke · 2016

With the upcoming ban on beak treatments in the Netherlands alternative measures have to be found to prevent injurious pecking behaviour in turkeys. The measures that are successful for chickens do not seem to have a lot of effect in turke…

Effects of food and water deprivation in newly hatched chickens : a systematic literature review and meta-analysis Open

I.C. de Jong, Johan van Riel, A. Lourens, M.B.M. Bracke, Henry Brand. H. van den · 2016

The aim of the current study was to perform a systematic literature review and meta-analysis to determine effects of post-hatch food and water deprivation on chicken development, performance, health and welfare.Two types of meta-analysis w…

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